SF: Hurricanes v Blues

canefan

@Fale009 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Barring a massive comeback, Canes cant afford to take an entire half to settle next week

Massive wake up call. They will hopefully be better for it next week

Bench hookers really are an achilles heel across NZ rugby. Cannot for the life of me understand how we have so many hookers that can't feed a lineout.

KiwiMurph

@Mr-Fish said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

What happened to Cody Vai this year? He looked excellent (at least on attack) mid-season and hasn't been sighted since? Would have certainly added some incision to this Blues backline (if he's not injured).

He had some bad games midseason. Underpowered in attack and exposed in defence

Got injured playing club rugby too

canefan

Lots of uncalled forward passes tonight

Landers92

Proctor or Jordie off soon youโ€™d think. Surprised Roigard is still on too

canefan

All of Tuputupu's throws should be short to the front of the line out

Landers92

said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Proctor or Jordie off soon youโ€™d think. Surprised Roigard is still on too

Just as I say that

What benefit has Perofeta added to this team? Cotter should've been bold and gone with a Beauden/Spencer 10/15 combo to start.

Mr Fish

Funaki has been pants.

Crazy Horse

Well done Canes. As a neutral, I can't wait for the match up next week. I hope the weather is good.

Landers92

@Mr-Fish said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Funaki has been pants.

I remember there were people on here calling for him to be an all black not long ago lol

@Fale009 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Bench hookers really are an achilles heel across NZ rugby. Cannot for the life of me understand how we have so many hookers that can't feed a lineout.

and not just recently either.. its been that way for far too long

@Rocket1 Think hes purely a 15 but he looks like a very good prospect.

canefan

Botched another try. Naholo was free and steaming down the sideline

Love Lakai's engine. Just never quits

canefan

I'm happy we wereade to struggle tonight. Smashings like the one we dealt to the Brumbies don't bring many learnings

canefan

BOK has ripped us off at the breakdown again

canefan

The black bus left the station!

Bones

@canefan said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

I'm happy we wereade to struggle tonight. Smashings like the one we dealt to the Brumbies don't bring many learnings

Canes taking it to a new level when a half century and 40 point win isn't a smashing.

Landers92

Felt like I was watching Waisake there. Incredible

Donsteppa

This second half is not at all ominous for next week....

canefan

Fehi been very quiet tonight. As long as he comes away injury free that's great

jimmyb

I know Canes fans complain about some of Laidlaws selection choices but boy are they by far the best coached side in the comp

KiwiMurph

@Bones said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@canefan said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

I'm happy we wereade to struggle tonight. Smashings like the one we dealt to the Brumbies don't bring many learnings

Canes taking it to a new level when a half century and 40 point win isn't a smashing.

The theme of the last few weeks of the Blues is a competitive start and then fall away badly

Highly predictable game

canefan

Who did that stupid chip kick?

canefan

@jimmyb said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

I know Canes fans complain about some of Laidlaws selection choices but boy are they by far the best coached side in the comp

Holland and Jane say Hi

jimmyb

@canefan yes those two are v v v good and can imagine international gigs for both of them in a few years

Landers92

Oh Enariโ€ฆ. Oh boy๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

How's Barret gone at 15 for the Blues?